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There’s a poet who thinks we are not such great writers, yet she’s not that hot! What that smarty pants spoke was like saying to coke, “You’re illegal” when SHE’S like pure pot! For the the Dumb and Dumber Personal quotes Poetry Contest I always liked the expression "The pot calling the kettle black" but because of its racial overtones, a guy did a blog in which a person identified as Celyn came up with this alternative more politically correct quote: "Like the pot calling the coke illegal." It really struck me as clever, and to me it went really well with this situation that I describe in my limerick, which, sadly, I have seen more than just a time or two, here at Soup.

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Date: 8/7/2015 10:04:00 AM
Sent my thoughts in a different direction for a sec. lol love phyl
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Date: 6/25/2015 5:52:00 PM
Well, the title threw me because I thought it was gonna be about smoking weed and I'm CERTAINLY glad it wasn't because I've never TOUCHED that stuff in my whole life (You buyin that?) BIG congrats my friend...
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Date: 6/19/2015 5:01:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea...another podium finish for you! This was a sure winner right from the start! // paul
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Date: 6/19/2015 3:18:00 PM
Absolutely brilliant Andrea so glad to see this on the list:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/19/2015 6:30:00 AM
Congrats on a fine win Andrea
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Date: 6/19/2015 12:23:00 AM
Hey Andrea, once again congrats on your win:) Alexis
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Date: 6/19/2015 12:06:00 AM
ANDREA,, Congrats on your win. **SKAT**
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Date: 6/18/2015 11:37:00 PM
Great though Andrea, Loved the humor, Agape, Moses
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Date: 6/18/2015 11:15:00 PM
Andrea :) this poet sounds like a block head... LOLOLOL Congratulations on your Dumb and Dumber Personal quote win.... WUV ~LINDA~
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Date: 6/9/2015 7:32:00 AM
I'm in one of those wine induced happy bubbles, and just tried commenting on your Abe Lincoln poem. The mix wasn't right. But here! Oh girl, lets go to town! What fun. Thanks for finishing my PS evening on a high. Keep up the smiles.
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Date: 6/6/2015 7:50:00 PM
So funny. I never have heard of it being a racist thing but I love the new quote. It's great :)
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Date: 6/4/2015 4:57:00 PM
In days of the origination of the saying, pots and kettles were made of cast iron and both became blackened with use. There is no racial overtone. Rather, it is more akin to the proverbial sinner accusing another of sinning, as if he himself were not. Not all mentions of the word 'black' are racial in overtone unless one chooses to see the word and the world in such light.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/4/2015 11:28:00 PM
Robert, I agree with YOU. But a bunch of idiots have put that stigma on this favorite expression of mine, and so I thought this new take on that old expression was a good one to use for the "dumb expressions" contest!!
Date: 5/27/2015 8:59:00 PM
legalize. not a critique, but couldn't help myself. funny little limerick, though.
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Date: 5/23/2015 2:05:00 AM
Hilarious!!! Love your witty limericks! A well derserved POTD Always, Laura
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Date: 5/20/2015 2:34:00 PM
We "ain't" so dumb that we don't know who that fruit cake is!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/20/2015 7:05:00 PM
Some really do not know, Judy. They have never had the privilege! hahaha
Date: 5/17/2015 11:42:00 AM
Witty write Andrea, I always like your Limerick ;) makes me walk away with a smile.. enjoy your Sunday ;)
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Date: 5/15/2015 11:32:00 PM
:)
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Date: 5/15/2015 2:27:00 PM
You have me chuckling with this poem Andrea, very clever, smiles, James :)
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Date: 5/15/2015 8:12:00 AM
I get your play on words in this clever limerick Andrea. Big congrats on having it sected POTD!
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Date: 5/14/2015 10:47:00 PM
Awesome work. I enjoyed every word.????
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/15/2015 12:04:00 PM
really???? haha. Not sure I understood why you used question marks!
Date: 5/14/2015 8:09:00 PM
I loved the phrase smarty pants -- that took me back a few years . . . thank-you for sharing Celyn quote . . . I always learn something when I read your wonderful works. It always saddens me when someone attacks another . . . I love your strong fighting spirit Andrea -- don't ever stop! Love and hugs. 7
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Date: 5/14/2015 7:35:00 PM
Good one Andrea, wishing you the best of luck. LINDA
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Date: 5/14/2015 6:51:00 PM
By the way, congrats on poem of the day. Luv Ya... SKAT (soup-mail)
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Date: 5/14/2015 6:50:00 PM
LOL, Andrea :) this is going straight to my faves. Gosh, did not know you had it in you. Now let us go smoke some poetry pot. ha-ha-ha Lets go diss miss all them kettles on the burner. By the way why aren't you part of the _______________ Soup Mail I hope this hits a home run. SKAT
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Date: 5/14/2015 6:47:00 PM
Wonderful Quote :) a 7 good luck in the contest.
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